Stop watching others succeed--be your own hero

By John McGory

Stop watching others succeed-be your own hero

Local Matters held a fundraiser last week at Rockmill Brewery that I attended.  They are a local organization all about growing and eating healthy foods, supporting our farmers and reversing the trend of obesity and diabetes.

It is a great organization with laudable goals. I sent them a second check after my modest contribution at the fundraiser because I believe they are doing good things.* 

I’ve been working for the past year on another idea to support local people and healthy ideas.  Orbit Ohio is my new company with the same general goal.  We seek to promote local people and businesses that bring active joy into our lives. That get us off the couch and out enjoying life with those we love.

Why?  Not only do we put too much junk into our bodies, we fill our heads with it as well.  We all spend too much time watching others enjoy life through television, movies, the Internet and sporting events.  We get our “joy” watching others succeed.  It is an unhealthy and disturbing trend.

Orbit Ohio is a free-to-join membership organization that wants to change that trend.  We believe you should be your own hero.  We are building a list of 27 categories of great things to do by talented local people. 

Check us out at www.orbitohio.com and learn more how you can start changing your life.   Or take a look at our vide on Youtube

Don’t waste your life watching others live.  Be your own hero.  Go to our web site and join Orbit Ohio today.  It is free and will only take a few seconds to get active.  Send this to your friends who need to be their own hero as well.  

Let’s help each other find true joy and excitement in life.  Thanks.

Orbit Ohio is a membership organization located in Columbus, Ohio.  It is free to join.

*This blog is not intended to infer that Local Matters endorses Orbit Ohio.

 

  

Who are you? Bored, boring or both? 12 ways to know if you need help

By John McGory

 
Being fun, spontaneous and exciting is what people want to be.  Unfortunately, we are more likely to be bored, boring or both.  Which one of these statements apply to you?



We are drifting apart

“I am always setting up things to do for my friends. It is hard to come up with good ideas.”



“I have a problem finding things to do in Columbus with my other half. We keep doing the same things over and over.  I am afraid we are drifting apart.”

"I really want to impress her.  Where is a convenient website that will tell me where to find romantic things to do?"

“My boss wants me to 'wow' some clients.  I don't have a clue.”

“I have too many demands during the day to find the time to research websites and newspapers for things to do. Where can I get the time?”

“It’s the same old bar scenes and bands I’ve seen a thousand times. I am so done with it! It is time for a new challenge.“

“I am the one who always has to answer the question, ‘So what do you want to do?’ When I make a suggestion everyone complains.”

“Relatives come to town and there is nothing fun for them to do. It makes for a long three days, especially during the holidays.”

“Too much stress in my life and I’d love to find places to take the dogs and get away.  Someplace close by but far away from the daily grind.”

“Both TVs are always on. I need to figure out a way to turn them off once in awhile and get out of the house.”

Is it my fault?

“It is my turn to plan “Girls Night Out.” I’d die to find someone to pamper us for a few hours.”

“Meaningful relationships are built on doing things together. Is it my fault we can’t find things to do that make a difference?”

Finding entertaining things to do goes much deeper than filling time on a Friday evening. It is what defines us as individuals, couples, families and friends. 

If you relate to any of the scenarios above (and if you are honest, you do), then you know how hard it is to fulfill people’s expectations.  Every time you go out with someone there is a level of entertainment expectation. 

You pick the (fill in the blank) movie, restaurant, band, bar, park or activity. Do your guests enjoy themselves, grin and bear it, roll their eyes or simply call you a bore?

The pressure to come up with new and creative things to do is not just a social challenge but one that impacts relationships.

Ian Robertson, PhD, said in the January 2013 edition of Psychology Today that personalized experiences mean a lot more because they have a purpose.  It is like giving a gift to others.

“We pay attention to-and hence remember-things, people and events that are linked to our own personal goals and interests. And this is why we likely remember much more of-and hence be more stimulated and refreshed by-a journey with a purpose,” said Robertson.

 
Orbit Ohio's goals?  Journeys with a purpose.   Entertainment with an edge.  Rekindle the fire. The unique and unusal.  No more of the same old, same old.  Convenient and easy to use.  Your spot to find truly out-of-sight experiences in Ohio.  Orbit Ohio will soon start prelaunch.   Join us as we create a new concept in entertainment.